Sara Arjun (born 2005 or 2006[1]) is an Indian actress who mainly appears in Tamil and Hindi films and commercials. The daughter of actor Raj Arjun, she had appeared in a series of commercials and a short Hindi film before the age of six. In 2010, she was signed on to portray a lead role in A. L. Vijay's Tamil drama film Deiva Thirumagal, portraying the role of a six-year-old whose father was a mentally challenged adult. The film opened to critical and commercial acclaim, with Arjun's performance receiving praise from film critics.
Sara Arjun | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2005 or 2006 (age 18–19) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Father | Raj Arjun |
She has since worked in many Indian films, mainly in Tamil and Hindi as well as Telugu and Malayalam, winning positive reviews for her portrayals, particularly for her role in Vijay's Saivam (2014).[citation needed]
Career
editSara Arjun was one and a half years old when she shot for her first commercial after she was spotted at a mall with her parents and subsequently, Arjun appeared in a hundred ad films for brands including McDonald's.[1] Arjun did a commercial for director Vijay when she was two but he then lost touch with Arjun's family, before he met them and cast Arjun in his drama film, Deiva Thirumagal, following a visit to Mumbai.[1] Her parents helped Arjun learn the Tamil dialogues for the film by asking their Tamil friend, Maheswari, to assist them. The film's crew later remarked that Arjun had also learned Vikram's dialogues in the film and tried to help him during the shoot.[2] Upon release, the film became a critical and commercial success with Arjun's performance of Nila becoming unanimously praised by film critics. The critic from Behindwoods claimed that it was Arjun "who steals the show next only to Vikram in her angelic looks and performance" and added that "there is a serene look about her which warrants accolades".[3] Similarly another critic cites that "Sara as Nila almost steals the show as Vikram's daughter", whilst the reviewers from CNN-IBN mentioned that Arjun is "charm personified and she handles her role in an amazing manner".[4][5] Her father claimed that Arjun was unfazed by the publicity and once in her hotel room, she returned to her daily routine of "asking for her eraser, sharpener and colour pencils".[6] During the period, she also completed a part in Tomorrow directed by Amjad Khan, in which her father also starred, but the film did not get a theatrical release.[1]
Arjun then worked on Kannan Iyer's supernatural Hindi film Ek Thi Daayan (2013) produced by Ekta Kapoor and portrayed the role of Misha, the little sister of the film's lead character. The film opened to positive reviews but did not perform well commercially, with Arjun's performance being described as "irresistibly cute" by the reviewer from Rediff.[7] She then featured in a lead role in R. Sundarrajan's Chithirayil Nilachoru, though the film opened with little publicity.[8] Arjun then worked on Vijay's Saivam, a family drama, in which she played a lead character of a young girl named Thamizhselvi. Featuring in an ensemble cast, she won rave reviews for her performance with a critic noting "the film wouldn't be half the film without the abundant charm and screen presence of Sara who plays Tamil".[9][10]
Personal life
editArjun's father Raj is an actor who has appeared in films.[11] Her younger brother Suhaan made his acting debut in Dinner, a 2016 short film.[12]
Filmography
edit| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Films
edit| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 404 | Sara | Hindi | |
| Deiva Thirumagal | Nila Krishna | Tamil | [13] | |
| 2013 | Ek Thi Daayan | Misha Mathur | Hindi | |
| Chithirayil Nilachoru | Oviya | Tamil | ||
| 2014 | Jai Ho | Schoolgirl | Hindi | |
| Saivam | Tamizhselvi | Tamil | [13] | |
| 2015 | Dagudumootha Dandakor | Bangaram | Telugu | Remake of Saivam[13] |
| Jazbaa | Sanaya Verma | Hindi | [13] | |
| 2016 | Ann Maria Kalippilaanu | Ann Maria | Malayalam | [13] |
| 2017 | The Song of Scorpions | Ayesha | Hindi | [13] |
| Vizhithiru | Charu | Tamil | ||
| 2019 | Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga | Young Sweety Chaudhary | Hindi | |
| Saand Ki Aankh | Shefali Tomar | Hindi | [13] | |
| Sillu Karupatti | Mity | Tamil | ||
| 2021 | Ajeeb Daastaans | Samaira | Hindi | |
| 2022 | Toolsidas Junior | Pia | Hindi | |
| Ponniyin Selvan: I | Young Nandini | Tamil | [13] | |
| 2023 | Ponniyin Selvan: II | Tamil | [13] | |
| 2024 | Quotation Gang Part 1 | Iraa | Tamil | [14] |
Short films
edit| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Misha | Misha | |
| 2018 | The Perfect Girl | Shasha | [15] |
| 2016 | Daughter | Gopal Datt's daughter | |
| 2023 | Paath (The Lesson) | Kamli | [citation needed] |
Web Series
edit| Year | Title | Role | Language | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Parchayee | Usha | Hindi | Episode-2: The Wind on Haunted Hill |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Vijay Special Jury Award | Best Child Artist (Special Jury Mention) | Deiva Thirumagal | Won | [16] |
| 2013 | SIIMA Award for Best Tamil Child Artist | Best Child Artist | Chithirayil Nilachoru | Nominated | [17] |
| 2014 | Vijay Award for Best Child Artist | Best Child Artist | Saivam | Won | [18] |
| 2016 | 19th Asianet Film Award for Best Child Artist | Best Child Artist | Ann Maria Kalippilaanu | Nominated | [19] |
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Que Sara Sara". The Hindu. 1 June 2011. Archived from the original on 11 October 2018. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
- ^ "Vikram Inspires Sara - Vikram - Anushka - Tamil Movie News - Behindwoods.com". Archived from the original on 28 July 2011. Retrieved 29 July 2011.
- ^ "Deiva Thirumagal Review – Deiva Thirumagal Movie Review". Archived from the original on 31 May 2019. Retrieved 29 July 2011.
- ^ "'Deivathirumagal' – a winner for its emotional appeal (Tamil Movie Review; Rating:***1/2)". Archived from the original on 28 August 2016.
- ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (16 July 2011). "Deiva Thirumagal: a sensitive poem on celluloid". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 15 December 2014. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
- ^ Chowdhary, Y. Sunita (25 July 2011). "All in the family". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 8 April 2014. Retrieved 22 July 2015.
- ^ "Review: Ek Thi Daayan is impressively creepy". Archived from the original on 29 April 2013. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
- ^ "Chithirayil Nilachoru Movie Review, Trailer, & Show timings at Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 6 April 2019. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
- ^ "Director Vijay terms Sara Arjun as the real star of 'Saivam'". indiatvnews.com. 7 April 2014. Archived from the original on 8 April 2014. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
- ^ "Saivam". Sify. Archived from the original on 8 March 2015.
- ^ "Raj Arjun: Before I started getting offers, it was Sara who took care of me like a mother". Cinema Express. 25 September 2021. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
- ^ A, Deepa (14 November 2016). "This Boy's Mom Called Him For Dinner! What Happens Next Will Give You A Sleepless Night!". RVCJ. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "'Ponniyin Selvan' actress Sara Arjun opens up on playing younger version of Aishwarya Rai!". The Times of India. 27 May 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
- ^ "Teaser of Quotation Gang out". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
- ^ The Perfect Girl. Naahid Shah Films. Retrieved 31 March 2021 – via YouTube.
- ^ "News, Breaking News, Latest News, News Headlines, Live News, Today News CNN-News18". News18. Archived from the original on 11 August 2015. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
- ^ "Index of /". siima.in. Archived from the original on 17 June 2021. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
- ^ "Vijay Awards 2015 – Complete list of winners". 6 May 2015. Archived from the original on 6 May 2015. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
- ^ "Asianet Film Awards". asianetfilmawards.com. Archived from the original on 10 March 2016. Retrieved 30 June 2021.